Judy Vorfeld Discover the magic of formatting with Microsoft Word styles Plus writing, grammar, and Word tips Disclaimer: I have no financial arrangement with Pubslush.com. Rather I have a passion to help writers create the finest books possible, and Pubslush is providing me a platform in its blog to let me […]
Read more →Judy Vorfeld AFFLICT Sufferers are afflicted with/by disease/troubles. It means to bring great harm or suffering to someone, including many invisible afflictions such as migraine headaches, grief, depression, insomnia, and painful memories. People are also afflicted with conditions such as arthritis, blindness, measles, and cancer. Generally, we […]
Read more →Judy Vorfeld When using the following in articles or correspondence, here are some general rules: PAINTINGS, STATUES, DRAWINGS, ETC are italicized. NAMES OF WORKS OF ANTIQUITY not usually italicized. PHOTO TITLES: use quotations. CARTOON TITLES: if they are regularly appearing, are italicized. TITLES OF FAIRS/EXHIBITIONS not italicized. CATALOG […]
Read more →These two words are often used by authors, and if you’re wondering about the differences, here’s the short version: PRONE: recumbent/lying face-down, fr/Latin pro-nus, leaning forward (think therapeutic massage) SUPINE: recumbent/lying on one’s back (think “supine/spine”)
Read more →By Judy Vorfeld Do you find it difficult to know when to use “who” vs. “that”? These two words are relative pronouns that tie together groups of words to nouns or other pronouns. Let’s take this sentence: “The runner who exercises regularly usually does the best.” “Who” connects […]
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